W Montreal

Montreal takes pride in its reputation as North America’s most fun city — so it’s only natural that here you would find a classic old bank building converted into a dramatic and colorful high-design luxury hotel. This is the W brand’s bread and butter: the W Montreal is a hotel that’s equally well equipped for business and for pleasure, as stylish as any boutique and yet palatable for all but the stodgiest of luxury customers.

The lobby is dominated by a deep crimson red, but this soon gives way to blues in the guest rooms — turquoise, sky blue, a bit of neon. It’s far indeed from the creams and greys of the typical high-end hotel, and it keeps the design front and center at all times. There’s no mistaking a W for an ordinary chain hotel, and that’s more or less entirely the point.

From work desks and wi-fi to terry robes and rain showers, the rooms are loaded with all the must-haves. A couple of bars and a restaurant keep things buzzing, and a spa and fitness center are there when you’re ready for some alone time. It’s stylish but at the same time accessible, preaching the design gospel to a crowd that’s bigger than the usual boutique enthusiasts.

How to get there:
From Aéroport Pierre-Elliott Trudeau, 20 km - approximately 25 minutes.